Bars of Galaxy and two popular brands of chocolate sweets are being recalled because of a salmonella scare.

Confectionery giant Mars said it was recalling some bars of Galaxy, Malteasers Teasers and bags of Minstrels "due to the potential presence of salmonella".

It warned customers not to eat the affected products.

The recall affects products with a best before date of either May 6 2018 or May 13 2018.

Mars said that only "a small number of these products" had been distributed in the UK and Ireland.

A statement from the company said: "Although we've had no related complaints, as a precaution we have made the decision to voluntarily recall the products potentially affected by this issue in order to ensure the safety and confidence of our consumers."

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Mars said that it had "detected the possible presence of Salmonella from the ingredients used in making" some of its products.

Customers are urged to check to see if they have any of the affected products and if they have not to eat them, but keep them, contact Mars' consumer care team and arrange a return and refund.

A spokesperson said that Mars was "working closely with the relevant food safety authorities" as well as its customers "to ensure that the affected products are no longer available for purchase". "No other brands or varieties of chocolate, pack formats, bar sizes or best before dates are affected," the spokesperson added.